Skip to content

Local News

Mayor touts 'record growth' in address to Orillia's business community

Mayor touts 'record growth' in address to Orillia's business community

'I believe the number one issue we have in Orillia right now is a housing issue,' says Steve Clarke at Mayor's Breakfast, hosted by Orillia District Chamber of Commerce
Lakehead Orillia student seeking Liberal nomination in Simcoe North

Lakehead Orillia student seeking Liberal nomination in Simcoe North

Candidate has been an advocate for students, which 'developed his passion for fighting against government policies that create income inequality and social inequality'
Comedian Brent Butt to perform at Rescue Lake Simcoe fundraiser

Comedian Brent Butt to perform at Rescue Lake Simcoe fundraiser

The Laughs for Lake Simcoe event will take place at the Orillia Opera House on May 4
North Simcoe Victim Services seeking new volunteers

North Simcoe Victim Services seeking new volunteers

'It takes someone who is empathetic, non-judgmental, and good listening skills,' says executive director, who urges people to attend April 5 session
Greenbelt expansion ignores needs of Simcoe County, says advocacy group

Greenbelt expansion ignores needs of Simcoe County, says advocacy group

'Currently, all the land is up for grabs and no one is thinking about our future,' says Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition board member
Dress for Success hosting pay equity breakfast forum in Orillia

Dress for Success hosting pay equity breakfast forum in Orillia

Pay Equity Commissioner Kadie Ward will talk about the importance of pay equity and answer questions at April 13 event at Creative Nomad Studios
Ontario reports jump in COVID-positive hospitalization patients

Ontario reports jump in COVID-positive hospitalization patients

There are 790 COVID-positive patients in hospitals across the province, the highest number reported more than 3 weeks
'Climate activist' to represent Green Party in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte

'Climate activist' to represent Green Party in Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte

'If elected, I will spend every day working for meaningful action towards reconciliation, and to conserve ecosystems and build climate-resilient communities,' says Robinson
Oro-Medonte councillor makes no apologies for supporting 'thin blue line'

Oro-Medonte councillor makes no apologies for supporting 'thin blue line'

While resident questions use of imagery while township supports anti-discrimination campaign, councillor says he sees no conflict in the message
City to outsource concession stands at local parks, arenas

City to outsource concession stands at local parks, arenas

After posting losses prior to the pandemic, outsourcing concessions could save the city $100,000 in 2022, notes a report from city staff